Finance Assistant at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Katsina / Zamfara
Requisition ID: req42039
Sector: Finance
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Reports to:  Finance officer
Position directly Supervises: Finance Officer

Job Overview / Summary

• The Finance Assistant is responsible for essential accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, fund tracking, month-end, and adjusting journal entries.  
• The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance officer.

Major Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate effectively in IRC’s proprietary ERP financial accounting system and coach staff when questions arise.
• Process payments by a variety of methods – ACH, Online banking and Checks
• Review payment requests made in financial system by staff for accuracy; submit through workflow and post.
• Prepare a wide variety of month-end, financial close journal entries within mandated deadlines.
• Prepare weekly deposit and customer payment journals to be posted to the financial system.
• Create aging reports for fee-for-service programs and follow up on unpaid invoices.
• Void checks as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audit inquiries and reporting.
• Maintain accounting files and records in accordance with IRC and donor requirements.
• Other projects and assignments as needed.
• Weekly Cash and Bank reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly PAYE and WHT payments and file appropriately.

Key Internal Contacts:

• Country Program:  Nigeria
• Region/Global: west Africa (CRRD)
• Key External Contacts:  stakeholder

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's or HND in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred.  

Work Experience:

• Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
• Languages Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics a plus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.